Henderson County Magistrate, District 2

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 3:09 PM ET

1 candidate · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What this office does

A Kentucky magistrate is not a judge: magistrates are the elected members of the county fiscal court, the county's legislative and governing body. They approve the county budget, pass ordinances and oversee county services such as roads. Each is elected from a district.

Candidates

James M Franks

Republican
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Quick answers

Who is running for Henderson County Magistrate, District 2 in 2026?
James M Franks (Republican).
What does this office do?
A Kentucky magistrate is not a judge: magistrates are the elected members of the county fiscal court, the county's legislative and governing body. They approve the county budget, pass ordinances and oversee county services such as roads. Each is elected from a district.
Who should I vote for in the Henderson County Magistrate, District 2 race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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